Wire stretching and splicing tool.



T. J. WAITE. WIRE STRETQHING AND SP LICING TOOL. APPLICATION FILED MAX 8,1917.

1529,48? 1. Patented Jan. 7, 1919.

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THOMAS J. WAITE, OF SEMINOLE, OKLAHOMA.

WIRE STRETCHING- AND SPLIGING TOOL.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, THOMAS J. WAITE, a citizen of the United States, residing at Seminole, in the county of Seminole and State of Oklahoma,- have invented new and useful Improvements in Wire Stretching and Splicing Tools, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to wire stretching and splicing tools, the object of the present invention being to provide a simple combination tool which will enable a lineman, farmer or any one else to stretch a fence wire for example and splice the two ends of a broken wire together, without the aid of any other tools.

With the above and other objects in view, the invention consists in the novel construction, combination and arrangement of parts, herein fully described, illustrated and claimed. 1

In the accompanying drawings Figure 1 is a perspective view of a tool embodying the present invention.

Fig. 2 is a fragmentary side elevation of the same.

Fig. 3 is a cross section through one end of the tool on the line 33 of Fig. 2, illustrating the manner of forming a splice.

Fig. a is a plan view showing the completed splice.

Fig. 5 is a fragmentary view of the device showing the manner of taking up slack in a wire.

Fig. 6 is a cross section through the same.

The tool contemplated in this invention comprises a body 1 and a handle 2, the tool as a whole resembling a hammer, the head 1 being formed with an opening 3 in which the djacent end of the handle is inserted and fastened in the same manner as any hammer construction.

The body 1 comprises a poll or head 4 and at the opposite end, the body is formed with an extension 5 having a slot 6 in theaend thereof of suflicient width and depth to receive a slack wire. By providing the extension 5 with a slot or notch 6, two prongs or'fork members 7 and 8 are provided, one at each side of the notch or slot 6. The outer edge of the'prong or fork member 7 is formed with a groove 9 extending longitudinally thereof and adapted to receive a Specification of Letters Patent.

Patented J an. '7, 1919.

Application filed May 8, 1917. Serial No. 167,206.

small tie wire. The body 1 is also provided with a head post 10 adapted to receive and grip a wire for stretching purposes.

In taking up a slack wire, the wire is inserted in the notch or slot 6. The body 1 is then turned about its longitudinal axis, the handle 2 being used as a lever for that purpose. After the body 1 has been turned a sufiicient number of times to wrap the wire around the end portion of the body of the tool until the fence wire for example is rendered taut, a small wire indicated at 11 is inserted through the groove 9, passing at the same time through the eyes formed by the wrapped portion of the wire as shown in Fig. 2. The ends of the small wire 11 are then twisted together or otherwise secured and the body 1 of the tool is then withdrawn.

In forming a splice between two wire extremities, one extremity of the wire is first formed into a loop and twisted upon itself as indicated in Figs. 3 and 4 in which 11 designates the loop which is primarily formed. Then the other wire extremity is inserted through the loop as shown in Fig. 3 and carried partly around the head stock 12 of the tool and then reversely bent around the post 10. The tool is then turned in a counterclockwise direction in Fig. 3 so as to draw the wire end 13 through the loop 11. The toolis then turned in a reverse or clockwise direction until a bight is formed in the last named wire end thereby. producing a loop corresponding in formation with the loop 11 as soon as the twisting operation is completed, which is done as soon as the receiving portion of the loop is formed by such reverse movement of the tool and after the extreme operation of the wire is unwrapped from and taken off the post 10. The splice is now complete and is illustrated in Fig. 4.

I claim In a tool for the purpose specified, a body having a cylindrical head stock, a leverage member connected to said body and extending substantially at a right angle to the longitudinal axis of said body, and a wire gripping and stretching post projecting from said body and lying substantially parallel. and in spaced relation to said head stock.

In testimony whereof I aflix my signature.

THOMAS J. WAITE.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Patents, Washington, D. G. 

